Northern Ireland Coach Denies Interest in Maccabi Haifa Job
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Northern Ireland coach Rory Higgins confirmed Maccabi Haifa contacted him for a coaching position but he declined, stating he is happy at Coleraine. Maccabi Haifa has denied making any approach to Higgins. Higgins was reportedly on a shortlist of candidates.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Rory Higgins confirmed Maccabi Haifa contacted him for a coaching role.
- Higgins stated he immediately told Maccabi Haifa the job did not interest him.
- He expressed current happiness with his role at Irish club Coleraine.
- Maccabi Haifa has denied making any approach to Higgins.
- Higgins was reportedly on a shortlist of candidates for the position.
Northern Ireland coach Rory Higgins has confirmed that Maccabi Haifa made contact with him regarding a potential coaching position. Speaking in Northern Ireland, Higgins stated that while he was on Maccabi Haifa's list of candidates, he immediately informed the person who contacted him that the role did not interest him. He added that they showed "a little interest" and asked if he had any interest in the job.
Higgins emphasized his current happiness and satisfaction with his role at Coleraine, an Irish club. He stated, "I know how hard it is to find happiness in life, it's more than money. I am the happiest I have been in football for a very long time." Maccabi Haifa, however, has denied that any approach was made to Higgins.
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